Manufacturing Solutions Sales Specialist

Manufacturing Solutions Sales Specialist - HPE NonStop (f/m/d) HPE NonStop is a hybrid role with an expectation of working an average of 2 days per week from an HPE office. Who We Are Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE. Job Description We are seeking an experienced Sales Leader to spearhead new business development in the discrete manufacturing sector. This role requires a deep understanding of manufacturing processes and terminology, enabling you to engage credibly with business and application stakeholders within manufacturing organizations. You will lead the sales strategy for a full-stack solution that combines HPE NonStop Compute Server infrastructure, platform management, optional hosting, and a Smart Manufacturing Execution System (MES) application layer. This solution integrates with ERP systems and suppliers to drive efficiency, quality, digital twin capabilities, and paperless factory operations, aligned with Industry 4.0 initiatives. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute a go-to-market strategy for manufacturing solutions Build and manage a pipeline of opportunities within discrete manufacturing companies in these regions. Engage with senior stakeholders to understand business challenges and position our solution effectively. Collaborate with internal teams and ISV partner abat to design and deliver integrated MES solutions. Drive adoption of HPE GreenLake as-a-Service pricing models for cloud-like consumption. Negotiate and close complex solution deals, ensuring customer satisfaction and long-term relationships. Required Skills & Experience Proven track record in solution selling to manufacturing companies. Strong understanding of discrete manufacturing processes, terminology, and pain points. Experience working for a manufacturer or selling to manufacturers (credibility in the sector is essential). Ability to articulate value propositions around Industry 4.0, MES, and digital transformation. Familiarity with ERP integration, factory scheduling, and smart manufacturing concepts. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Ability to work across diverse cultures and geographies in EMEA & LATAM Fluency in English and other local languages, ideally German. Additional Skills Accountability, Active Learning, Active Listening, Assertiveness, Bias, Building Rapport, Buyer Personas, Coaching, Complex Sales, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Customer Experience Strategy, Customer Interactions, Design Thinking, Empathy, Financial Acumen, Follow-Through, Growth Mindset, Identifying Sales Opportunities, Industry Knowledge, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity, + 6 more. Join us and make your mark We offer: Competitive salary and extensive benefits package Work-life balance (flexible working time and hybrid workplace model, car allowance, four HPE Wellness-Fridays, up to six months paid parental leave) Support for education, training, and career development Diverse and dynamic work environment HPE is: Ranked 9th on Fortune’s 2023 list of Best Workplaces in Technology Ranked 5th on Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024 Named a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion for the eighth year in a row Recognized as one of the Best Companies for Multicultural Women by Seramount in 2023 Ranked in the Top 3 in the Women’s Career Index Germany in 2025 for the twelfth time (FKi Hall of Fame member) What We Can Offer You Health & Wellbeing We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing. Personal & Professional Development We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division. Unconditional Inclusion We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. Let’s Stay Connected Follow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE. #austria, #france, #germany, #italy, #netherlands, #spain, #unitedkingdom #sales Job Sales Job Level Expert HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. 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